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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.08, 3,946.91 and 1,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.08, 3,946.91 and 1,707.63 is: 2,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.08 : 3,946.91 = 1,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.08/3,946.91 = 1,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.08x = 3,946.91 × 1,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.08x = 6,739,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,853.39/2,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.74

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